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Acushnet moving forward on new police stationBy Diane KozakNeighb News CorrespondentThe Acushnet Public BuildingSafety Committee reviewed sevenproposals to perform a feasibilitystudy for the possible construction ofa new police station at their meetingon February 15th. The committeevoted to have each of the eight com -mit tee members individually reviewthe proposals and rank them in orderof preference. They will meet onFebruary 29th to review the rankingsand discuss which architectural firmto hire to do the study.The firms which submittedproposals are: Lieb Architects ofDanvers, MA; Jacunski Humes ofBerlin, CT; JM Booth Associates ofNew Bedford, MA; The Carell Group ofHopkinton, MA; RGB Architects ofProvidence, RI; Tecton Architects,Hartford, CT; and Kaestle BoosAssociates of Foxborough , MA.The feasibility studies will includerecommendations on the size anddesign of the new police station, aswell as its location within the town.ABOVE: The Acushnet Police Department moved into this building, the old Parting WaysSchool, 40 years ago as a temporary solution. BELOW: Acushnet Police Chief Michael G.Alves demonstrates how detectives have to crouch to get to their space in the oldbuildilng. Acushnet has solicited bids for a feasibility study on building a new policestation. Photos by Diane Kozak. See them in color at www.NeighbNews.comAlthough the special town meeting in Octobertown owned land 2011. The article allowed townat 60 Middle officials to raise and appropri ate orRoad, where the transfer $35,000 for the purpose ofEMS building is conducting a Police Stationlocated, is beingcon sidered as theFeasibility Study.To oversee the project, the Publicpossible site for Building Safety Committee wasthe police station, formed shortly thereafter.other locations The committee members aremay also be Chairperson Police Chief Michaelconsidered. Alves, Town Planner Henry Young,The process Town Administrator Alan Coutinho,concerning the Building Inspector Jim Marot,building of a new Selectboard Chairperson Kevinpolice station Gaspar, Police Officer Jeremy Fontes,began when townresidents passedArticle 5 at theFinance Committee Member RobertSt. Jean and Resident at Large TomACUSH: cont’d next pageChocolate WorksCANDY MAKING & CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIESSt. Patricks Day & EasterCake Pans,Cookie Cutters andCandy Molds Now In Stock1849 Acushnet Ave. • New Bedford • 508-998-2672Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10-5:30; Sat., 9-4; Closed Wed. & Sun.Munchkin ManiaThe Consignment Store forChildren & The Mother-To-Be(Located in the rear of the Acushnet Plaza)132 S. Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743(508) 995-1626GOODYBYE WINTER — HELLO SPRING!WINTER CLEARANCE BLOW OUTWINTER CLOTHING NOW $1 & $2(Includes discontinued maternity wear) Sale Starts Tues. 2/28Sizes from Newborn to Boys/Girls Size 14Baby Accessories • Toys & BooksFollow us on Facebook:Store Hours: Closed Sun. & Mon.; Tues., 10-7; Wed. & Thurs., 10-5;Fri., 10-6; Sat., 9-4.Page 12Thursday, February 23, 2012Fairhaven Neighborhood News